Encyclopedia of Virology
Academic Press
4th Edition
Published on 24. February 2021
Book
4103 pages
978-0-12-814515-9 (ISBN)
Description
Encyclopedia of Virology, Fourth Edition, Five Volume Set builds on the solid foundation laid by the previous editions, expanding its reach with new and timely topics. In five volumes, the work provides comprehensive coverage of the whole virosphere, making this a unique resource. Content explores viruses present in the environment and the pathogenic viruses of humans, animals, plants and microorganisms. Key areas and concepts concerning virus classification, structure, epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment and prevention are discussed, guiding the reader through chapters that are presented at an accessible level, and include further readings for those needing more specific information. More than ever now, with the Covid19 pandemic, we are seeing the huge impact viruses have on our life and society. This encyclopedia is a must-have resource for scientists and practitioners, and a great source of information for the wider public.
More details
Edition
4th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
San Diego
United States
Publishing group
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Academic and corporate libraries serving virologists and microbiologists, with interests including basic and clinical science; university teachers and students in biological science and medicine; virology practitioners in hepatology, respiratory medicine and infectious disease. Secondary audience includes journalists and policy makers in governmental institutions.
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 216 mm
Weight
150 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-12-814515-9 (9780128145159)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Persons
Prof. D. Bamford has been involved for decades in molecular virology, virus purification and crystallization methods as well as in work where viral structures have been solved using EM and X-ray diffraction. His expertise in molecular virology is broad and his work well recognized in the research community. He has been awarded twice both the esteemed Academy Professorship and the Centre of Excellence funded by the Academy of Finland. He is an EMBO member and has several positions of trust in scientific and administrative organizations. He was director of EU ESFRI Instruct Centre for Virus Production (ICVIR). Bamford has published ~400 articles in international peer-reviewed journals in virology, microbiology, biochemistry and molecular biology. About half of the primary articles are published with international collaborators showing high international integration. In addition, Prof. Bamford has contributed to almost 40 scientific book chapters.
Content
Volume 1: The Virus as a Concept - Fundamentals of Virology
Volume 2: Viruses as Infectious Agents: Human and Animal Viruses
Volume 3: Viruses as Infectious Agents: Plant Viruses
Volume 4: Viruses as Infectious Agents: Bacterial, Archaeal, Fungal, Algal, and Invertebrate Viruses
Volume 5: Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention of Virus Infections
Volume 2: Viruses as Infectious Agents: Human and Animal Viruses
Volume 3: Viruses as Infectious Agents: Plant Viruses
Volume 4: Viruses as Infectious Agents: Bacterial, Archaeal, Fungal, Algal, and Invertebrate Viruses
Volume 5: Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention of Virus Infections